Turbo Pug 3D

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Turbo Pug 3D is a single player action game. It was developed by DEADBIT and was released on September 20, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Turbo Pug 3D" is a Casual, single-player game with around 3 hours of playtime. This 3D sequel of the popular runner features a randomly generated voxel world with scaling difficulty and a day/night cycle. Collect Pug coins, unlock new characters and hats, and compete in global leaderboards, making it a fun and engaging experience. Turbo Pug fans will enjoy the familiar timing-based gameplay in a whole new way.

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 173 reviews

music8 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a cute and engaging aesthetic with vibrant graphics reminiscent of Minecraft.
It offers a simple yet addictive gameplay experience, making it a fun time killer for casual players.
The soundtrack is enjoyable and adds to the overall charm of the game.

The controls are unresponsive, with significant jump lag that frustrates gameplay and makes it difficult to navigate obstacles.
The game suffers from performance issues, including stuttering and frame rate drops, even on capable systems.
Level design lacks variety, leading to repetitive gameplay that can become boring quickly.

music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
50%
14%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the vibrant soundtrack and its connection to previous titles in the series. While some find it enjoyable and fitting for the game's theme, others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking variety. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a highlight, though it could benefit from more original compositions.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Cool thumping soundtrack with melody twisted themes set in this Minecraft world with a crafty engaging health crisis, switching the lanes a bit with sunset light beams and sometimes a night chilly sky or maybe a snowy blizzard.”
- “Great music, vibrant smooth graphics.”
- “Underwhelming music.”
- “It also reuses music and sounds from the previous games.”
- “After it plays a few times in a row, its droning, inescapable happy tone will make your ears bleed.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
67%
14%
The gameplay has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, primarily due to significant issues with jump mechanics, including lag and poor execution, which detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the simplicity and potential for stress relief, many find the controls frustrating and the isometric camera obscures gameplay, making it difficult to enjoy. Overall, the game struggles to deliver a satisfying experience, particularly for a title centered around jumping.
- “I would recommend this game if you want something simple to release your stress; the graphics look nice, and gameplay-wise it's pretty good, with a reasonable price.”
- “The gameplay is very simple; all you have to do is jump (I recommend using space) over obstacles while your pet runs.”
- “+ the gameplay is very simple but more fun than you would expect.”
- “A game designed around the core mechanic of jumping frustratingly failed to implement that core mechanic so badly that the game is unbearable due to jump lag.”
- “The shift to 3D with an isometric camera ultimately ends up being a negative to the infinite runner gameplay by obscuring the play space, which throws off the action timing.”
- “This game has one mechanic 'jumping' and it still manages to mess that up.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, featuring a vibrant and smooth voxel-based style reminiscent of Minecraft, with some reviewers praising the visual effects and draw distance when settings are maximized. However, there are criticisms regarding the integration of 3D elements and the overall execution, suggesting that while the graphics are appealing, they could benefit from better optimization and refinement. Overall, the aesthetic is considered enjoyable, particularly for those seeking a simple and stress-relieving experience.
- “Great music, vibrant smooth graphics.”
- “The graphic style is original, like Minecraft but with some really good visual effects.”
- “If you have a rig that can support it, turning all of the graphics to 'epic' gives you an amazing draw distance and gorgeous day/night effects.”
- “The 3D graphics really don't work well together.”
- “The unreal engine should be used to shine those lighting effects on much better graphics than that.”
- “The graphics and effects are like those you would see in Minecraft.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The reviews highlight a contrasting perspective on the game's story aspect; while one user emphasizes a moral about perseverance and life's unpredictability, others note the absence of a traditional narrative, focusing instead on gameplay mechanics and scoring rather than a cohesive plot. Overall, the game's storytelling is minimal, with some players finding meaning in the experience itself rather than a structured storyline.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Hello fellow readers, let me tell you a story!”
- “While there is no plot present in this game, the player’s goal is to achieve the highest score (points).”
- “There's no story, no plot, no massive goal -- just jump to stay alive.”
- “If this story moved you, it's basically this game in a nutshell.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players finding it both amusing and challenging. Many reviews highlight moments that elicit genuine laughter, such as the comical mishaps of characters, which keep players engaged despite the game's difficulty. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted charm that enhances the gaming experience.
- “This is the dumbest game I've ever played, but I said, 'I'll uninstall it when I stop laughing whenever my pug hits a spike and gives his death bork,' and I still haven't.”
- “Funny and hard enough to make it a challenge.”
- “Funny game.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has been criticized for causing stuttering issues, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience, even on gaming laptops. While it remains playable, performance problems are a notable concern for users.
- “Stuttering causes some issues, but otherwise playable.”
- “Performance problems.”
- “Sometimes stuttering; I'm using a gaming laptop.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
In Turbo Pug 3D, players engage in grinding to earn coins, which can be used to unlock new characters and hats, creating a balanced and rewarding progression system.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the other aspects.”
- “I found myself spending hours grinding for coins, which quickly became a chore rather than a fun challenge.”
- “The unlock system relies too heavily on grinding, turning what could be exciting rewards into a monotonous task.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Players appreciate the inclusion of leaderboards, which enhance replayability by encouraging competition even after completing the game. Daily and global leaderboards further motivate players to return and improve their scores.
- “Leaderboards add an extra layer of replayability once you've completed 100%.”
- “Daily and global leaderboards significantly enhance the game's replayability.”
- “Leaderboards add some replayability once you've completed 100%.”
- “Daily and global leaderboards help provide replayability.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with some users reporting significant bugs and lag, particularly during jumping mechanics, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences. However, others find the game decent for casual play despite these issues.
- “Bad game, do not buy. It's buggy and boring.”
- “The jump is also a bit buggy and laggy for me at times, causing me to die. Overall, the game is decent and good for casual play.”